Graettinger-Terril Board of Education
Regular Board Minutes
August 21, 2023
The Graettinger-Terril Board of Directors held it regular board meeting with the following in attendance: President Kevin Jensen, Director Jeremiah DePyper, Director Mat Hanson, Superintendent Marshall Lewis, MS/HS Principal Jeremy Simington, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Michelle TeGrootenhuis, SBO Josh Bader, and Board Secretary Angie Woods. Absent: Director Shamus Currans and Director Patrick Fairchild. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
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Call to Order: President Jensen at 5:30 pm in the MS/HS Library in Graettinger, Iowa. The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Determine a Quorum: President Jensen
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Adopt the Agenda:
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Welcome Guest: Phillip Schmitt and Amanda Smith
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Approval of Minutes: DePyper moved to approve the July 17, 2023 regular minutes and July 25, 2023 Special meeting minutes. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
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Bill and Claims: Hanson moved to approve the Bills and Claims as presented. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
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The District Marketing: Smith reported.
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Financial Reports: Bader presented the Financials to the board.
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OLD BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Activity Calendar: DePyper moved to approve the September Board Calendar with moving September Board meeting to Wednesday, Sept 13th. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried
10.2 Student Handbook: Hanson moved to approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook with changes. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
10.3 Course Offering and Master schedule: DePyper moved to approve the 2023-2024 Course offering and Master Schedule for the MS/HS.
10.4 Hearing Officers: Hanson moved to approve the Hearing Officers for 2023-2024 . Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
10.5 IASB Delegate: DePyper moved to not send a Delegate to the IASB 78th Annual Convention. Seconded by Hanson. Motion carried.
10.6 Coaches Handbook: Hanson moved to approve the 2023-2024 Coaches Handbook. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
11. PERSONNEL
11.1 Resignation & Hire: Hanson moved to accept the resignation of Chelsea Harris (Para) and the
Contract: Skyler Bonestroo for Girls Wrestling Coach. Seconded by DePyper. Motion carried.
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS- None at this time
13. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS: Administration gave their reports.
14. BOARD SECRETARY COMMENTS: Woods shared the Open Enrollments that were received and
Dates and deadlines for the School Board Election.
15. BOARD COMMENTS: No comments
16. ADJOURNMENT: DePyper moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 pm. Seconded by Hanson. Motion
Carried.
Next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Terril.
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Board President, Kevin Jensen Board Secretary, Angie Woods
